About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Greater Sydney Division

Our division is redefining integrated transport choices to improve the lives of customers and communities, making Greater Sydney a better place to live, work and play.

We have the single biggest place making opportunity at Transport in the coming years - reshaping Greater Sydney into a metropolis of three cities – Eastern Harbour City, Central River City (Parramatta) and Western Parkland City.

Greater Sydney is focused on these three unique cities and delivering a joined up transport network and services, to ensure these cities become the places that their customers and communities really want.

The opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Maritime Environmental Services Officer to join a small but collaborative team based out of Rozelle. You will spend 90% of your time on the water, where you will be responsible for providing harbour cleaning and environmental maintenance service for public foreshores and waterways.

As Maritime Environmental Services Officer, some of your responsibilities will include;

Undertake harbour cleaning, inspections and environmental maintenance activities using specialised cleaning equipment, maintain Harbour Cleaning depot grounds, booms and workshops to ensure activities are delivered in in a safe, timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

Conduct urgent/emergency activities to remove navigation/environmental hazards in a safe, timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

Prepare, navigate and operate the wide range of Maritime Environmental Services Vessels, cranes, plant and other required equipment ensuring efficient and safe operation, correct positioning at required locations as well as ensuring safety to personnel and the vessel including compliance with WH&S guidelines and safe working practices, the Collision Regulations and other marine legislation as required.

Prepare Aquatic Event Equipment in a safe and timely manner ensuring equipment meets safety standards and is fit for purpose. Conduct buoy positioning and retrieval for event traffic management during aquatic/special events using specialist navigational software ensuring a safe, timely, efficient and customer focused operation.

Record and submit daily field data on IT device, monthly and incidental documentation as well as preparing reports on WH&S and best practice to management ensuring that, the information is accurate, safe, timely and relevant.

Undertake daily inspections of the Commercial Vessel Pump-out facilities to ensure a state of readiness

Provide support to major pollution incidents in Sydney Harbour and regional areas under the direction of the lead agency as well as participating in training and exercise drills.

Participate in Corporate Clean-up events, exhibitions, conferences and displays to promote Environmental Services and NSW Maritime.

Please note – this position is a rostered role, where you will be working 12 hour shifts for three days on, three days off.

For more information on this position, view the role description here. 

About you

You are highly motivated, with a can-do attitude, and have the ability to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment.

This is a manual role that require more then just driving a boat, so you will be a proactive, team player with strong communication skills and not one to shy away from physical labour.

Essential requirements

To be considered for this role you must currently hold a valid Coxswains Certificate & unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver’s license 

Demonstrated mechanical skills and aptitude including the ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair of vessels, vehicles, plant and equipment including chainsaws and fire pumps.

Demonstrated competency in vessel manoeuvring and small boat handling across a range of on-water conditions and ensuring the safe operation of vessels and equipment.

A Crane Driver Certificate (Class C6), Dogman Certificate, Forklift Driver Certificate (Class LF) will need to be obtained within the first 12 months from appointment

NB: This position requires the successful candidate to be able to identify and be accepted by the Aboriginal Community as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Maritime Officer Level 7AA - $105,642 per annum plus superannuation.  

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested? 

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications Close: 11:59PM, Wednesday 23rd March 2022

Supporting Aboriginal people at Transport

We achieve our goals as an organisation by supporting our Aboriginal employees and their career development goals. Here at Transport, we do this through organisation-wide strategies, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our RAP outlines practical actions for developing relationships with Aboriginal people, engaging our people in reconciliation and creating long-term career opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal people at Transport are invited to join dedicated professional communities including Aboriginal staff Yarn ups and the Aboriginal Employee Network. These forums create opportunities for Aboriginal colleagues to connect, share and learn in a culturally safe space. Our Aboriginal Cultural Education program is also open to all Transport people to bring about a deeper understanding of Aboriginal customers, colleagues, and communities throughout our organisation.

Transport’s Aboriginal Employment Unit is run by a dedicated team of Aboriginal employees, to support the employee experiences of Aboriginal people working at Transport or considering joining a job with us.

Right now, Transport employs over 700 Aboriginal people who make up 2.3% of our overall workforce. We’re on track to increase Aboriginal representation at Transport to 3% and increase the number of Aboriginal people in senior leadership roles by 2025. In our regional divisions, Aboriginal people represent 5.4% of the total workforce. 

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Karen Singer at KAREN.SINGER3@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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